Dark Horse Is Bringing Back He-Man With A Twist

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Published Feb 28, 2026, 4:00 PM EST

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He-Man and the Masters of the Universe are headed for uncharted territory courtesy of Dark Horse Comics.

Per a press release from Dark Horse Comics, the fan-favorite indie publisher and Mattel, Inc. are set to offer fans a glimpse at a completely different side of Eternia this summer with the release of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: The Wings of Fate #1. The first in a four-part limited series by writer Tim Sheridan, artist Will Sliney, and colorist Israel Silva, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: The Wings of Fate #1 will showcase a brand-new story set in the world of the upcoming Masters of the Universe live-action feature film.

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: The Wings of Fate #1

Written by TIM SHERIDAN
Art by WILL SLINEY
Colors by ISRAEL SILVA
Letters by AndWorld DESIGN
Main cover art by WILL SLINEY & ISRAEL SILVA

The official solicit synopsis for He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: The Wings of Fate #1 from Dark Horse Comics reads, "In the aftermath of Skeletor's siege on Eternos, a down-and-out refugee gives sanctuary to a mysterious, injured falcon. Now, to save her life, he must embark upon a perilous journey through the Mystic Mountains and seek aid from the storied inhabitants of the realm of Avion."

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: The Wings of Fate #1 will mark the first tie-in comic book release for the upcoming Masters of the Universe feature film from Amazon MGM, Mattel Studios, and Escape Artsists. The film, currently slated for release on June 5, Masters of the Universe stars Nicholas Galitzine as Prince Adam Glenn of Eternia, better known as the mystically empowered hero He-Man.

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Alongside Galitzine, Masters of the Universe stars Camila Mendes as Teela, Idris Elba as Man-At-Arms, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson as Fisto, Jared Leto as Skeletor, Alison Brie as Evil-Lyn, and Kojo Attah as Tri-Klops. Rounding out the core cast of Masters of the Universe are Charlotte Riley, James Purefoy, and Morena Baccarin in the roles of Queen Marlena, King Randor, and the Sorceress, respectively.

Attendees at last year's CinemaCon were given the chance to catch an exclusive screening of footage from the upcoming Masters of the Universe film, as well as some of the various props and practical set pieces used in the making of the film. It was widely reported that, while updated to a point, the film boasts plenty of costumes and accoutrements that are accurate to their counterparts from the classic '80s He-Man and the Masters of the Universe cartoon series.

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: The Wings of Fate #1 from Dark Horse Comics goes on sale June 10. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe is currently slated to arrive in theaters on June 5.